Thursday, rumors that Governor Pence had won the veepstakes were confirmed by various staffers and even RNC folks with the official announcement expected at 11:00 Friday morning. Following the terrorist attack in Nice, France, Trump pushed back his announcement 24-hours, leaving room for speculation that Pence might not be the final choice.

A press conference will be held tomorrow morning at 11:00 AM. Or at least that’s what they’re saying now.

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Pence was one of the very few Republicans who opposed the Wall Street Bailout even after the entire political class leaned on them.

Pence also should be better than Trump at communicating with the Midwestern voters who voted against Trump in the primaries. The 2014 conventional wisdom was that the Republicans needed these voters to have a chance against Hillary.

Pence, as I recall, was quite a vocal critic of Trump, as least this is my impression. Correct me if I’m wrong, but Pence doesn’t strike me as a wishy-washy kind of guy. So, to now agree to join the Trump team, seems rather impressive of The Trump and is another indicator, once again, to treat the media hoopla about him with a sceptical eye.

When I speak of “Koch brothers’ money”, like many in the media I’m speaking of the Koch brothers’ networks of donors, which to date have refused Trump access or audience.

Alternatively, there are already news reports of Pence being invited to speak at a Koch donor network event at the end of July/early August in Colorado. The Koch brothers themselves may still limit their personal support to GOP Senate candidates, but I’m inclined to believe some network donors (some who have supported Pence in previous elections) will finance him in 2016.

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